CMS Price Transparency Data

X-ray, hand

Facility: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Billing Code: 73130 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 73130
Insurance Median: $862
Cash Discount Price: $3,081
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a X-ray, hand at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is $862. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,081. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $88.91, this hospital’s rate is 9.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,081

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$862

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$88.91

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $88.91 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,081 (3465%)

Insurance Median: $862 (970%)

Cash: $3,081 (3465% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $862 (970% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 970% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 870%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Freedom Health	$177 - $657	199%
Optimum	$177 - $353	199%
United	$182 - $1,848	205%
Avmed	$267 - $2,054	300%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$267 - $534	300%
Molina	$390 - $1,109	439%
Corvel Corporation	$425	478%
Humana	$432 - $1,396	486%
Careworks (Rockport)	$434	488%
Prime Health	$434	488%
Health Sun Health Plan	$438 - $875	493%
Aids Healthcare	$452 - $4,928	508%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$473 - $945	532%
United Ppo	$487 - $973	548%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$534 - $1,068	601%
Healthy Palm Beaches	$550	619%
Aetna	$616 - $1,232	693%
Health Care District	$1,028 - $2,054	1156%
Palm Beach Juvenile Correction	$1,028 - $2,054	1156%
Plotkin Health	$1,028 - $2,054	1156%
Prime Health Sherriff	$1,028 - $2,054	1156%
Medica Healthcare	$1,192 - $2,382	1341%
Multiplan	$1,541 - $3,491	1733%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,081.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 73130.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 73130.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.